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Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel, who provided victuals for the king and his household: each man had to make provision for a month in the year.
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A Wise Provision System
Commentators highlight the wisdom of Solomon's administrative system. By appointing twelve officers, each responsible for supplying the royal court for one month of the year, he ensured a steady flow of provisions. This practical plan spread the burden fairly across the kingdom, preventing any single region from being exhausted by the court's significant needs.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Requiring a portion of produce from subjects, in addition to monetary payments, is a common practice for Eastern monarchs. This was the practice in…
19th Century
Anglican
Provided victuals for the king and his household. —This denotes the collection of revenue—mostly, no doubt, in kind—for t…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And Solomon had twelve officers over all Israel Not with respect to the twelve tribes of Israel, for it does not app…
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In the choice of the chief officials of Solomon's court, his wisdom undoubtedly appeared. Several of them were the same individuals who had served …
